Photo Sessions in Canada: 11 Worth Every Dollar

1.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,000 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Set out from Granville Island on a 95-passenger catamaran with heated cabins, open decks, hot drinks, and naturalist guides. Watch for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, eagles, and seabirds while guides explain local wildlife, geology, and history. Free wildlife photos arrive by email, so you can watch instead of handling your camera.

“Amazing tour. We got to see the whales. The scenery along the way was breathtaking as well. Highly recommended tour.”

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2.Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,260 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

From Granville Island, you’ll cruise the Strait of Georgia on a covered luxury catamaran with heated indoor seating and three outdoor viewing areas. The crew, including guides such as Ashley, Victor, and Wilma on some departures, searches for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, and birds while taking free high-resolution photos.

“I took the tour at 2:30 pm and it was AMAZING best thing to do in vancouver for sure. We saw groups of orcas, a humpback whale and sea lions. The pictures sent by the crew are beautiful.”

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3.Victoria Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,259 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Cruise Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Strait of Juan de Fuca aboard a spacious catamaran with naturalists such as Megan, Reid, Jessy, and Michael. Watch for orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, seals, and bald eagles from the open decks, then warm up with coffee or hot chocolate in the heated cabin. Free wildlife photos are sent after the trip.

“Absolutely amazing day! The crew said it was one of the best whale watching days they’d ever had. We saw loads of different groups of orcas as well as humpbacks and sea lions. An awesome day out!!”

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4.Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Cruise Vancouver’s Salish Sea from Granville Island aboard a 95-passenger high-speed catamaran. Guides such as Jill, Ashley, Jake, and Sebastian explain the whales, geology, and seabirds while the crew searches for orcas and humpbacks. You get heated indoor seating, open-air decks, hot drinks, and a free email photo package.

“Returned to Vancouver from a cruise and was running slightly late due to a bad experience with a hop on hop off bus. I sent a message and they called me back and had my tickets ready. They advised they would be leaving at 1600 sharp. We made it right on time and I even got a second call while I was talking with them to determine exactly what building we needed to check into. We made it just in time. I definitely appreciate the follow up and assistance to get there! The boat is mostly covered but has some great open viewing areas. The wildlife experts were very helpful…”

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5.Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 387 reviews · 4 hours · from $149

Set out from Victoria’s Wharf Street for a 4-hour Salish Sea cruise aboard a purpose-built catamaran. Marine naturalists such as Algebra, Michael, Reid, and Megan explain the wildlife while the captain positions the boat for viewing. Expect heated indoor seating, two open decks, hot drinks, snacks for purchase, and free wildlife photos.

“Fantastic outing to see whales. The team were also fantastic with great knowledge, and a great service with a smile. The boat was so smooth and everything was perfect. Thanks to Francois, Sandy, Jamie, Michael and Maddie, you made the trip a great experience. Would recommend this trip. Steve and Sarah Wenmoth from the UK, what a memory.”

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6.Northern Lights Bus Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 174 reviews · 4 hours · from $72Best value

Ride from Yellowknife along the Ingraham Trail with a live English or Chinese guide, stopping at several dark locations to search for the aurora. Guides such as Wilson, Pei, Kim, and Ahmed help with photos, while the warm bus, hot cocoa, tea, coffee, and cookies provide a welcome break in the cold. Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed.

“The bus was on time. It was a cloudy and rainy night. We did not see the aurora. We drove around and stopped at several locations to try to see it. They were very accommodating that way. They were hopeful and tried to keep things positive for all of us. Wewereserved hot chocolate and cookies.”

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7.Telegraph Cove: Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 130 reviews · 3 hours · from $149

Spend three hours on Ocean Magic II, a fast semi-covered cruiser from Telegraph Cove, searching Johnstone Strait for orcas, humpbacks, porpoises, sea lions, and seabirds. Three naturalists provide live commentary while the crew takes free wildlife and family photos. Bring warm layers, sunglasses, and a camera.

“So exciting! Our guide was fantastic - we saw lots of whales and had a very informative guide. I highly recommend taking this tour if you are visiting Telegraph Cove. An experience of a life time!”

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8.Photography & Hiking in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend about seven hours with photographer-guide Nafees or Nash, moving from Lynn Canyon forests and waterfalls to Granville Island, Stanley Park, English Bay, and Gastown. Pickup and transport are included, the group is capped at seven, and you can use a smartphone or borrow a DSLR.

“We had a lovely time with our guide. We saw many of the most classic sights of Vancouver without having to rent a car and figure out the itinerary, but mostly, we were guided to the best spots. We also learnt some stuff regarding photography, despite the fact that we're not complete beginners. This was a great bonus. Some in our group were not fast walker, but the guide made sure we didn't miss anything despite this issue. Overall, a very positive experience.”

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9.Montreal Private Photo Tours with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four private hours photographing Montreal with professional photographer and location scout Alain Dahan. You may visit Old Montreal, the Biosphere, Mount Royal, the Metro, or other custom locations. Hotel pickup, drop-off, snacks, water, and practical help with composition and camera settings are included.

“I had a wonderful morning with Alain, exploring several Montreal sights through a camera lens. We started in the glorious Parc de Mont Royal overlooking the city, then visited several architectural gems, and even took some shots of the Montreal Metro. I’m an intermediate photographer and felt instantly comfortable with Alain. We worked more on composition than mechanics, though he showed me some tricks for manipulating shutter speed to create artful blurring. We even got a chance to stop for some Montreal bagels! Highly recommended!”

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10.Montreal Private Photo Shoot with Pro Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Photographer Alain Dahan takes you through Montreal for a private, custom photo session lasting about 2 to 5 hours. Expect Old Montreal backdrops, personal posing help, hotel pickup, and retouched images emailed within 48 hours. Groups of up to four can share the session.

“We spent 2 hours in old Montreal taking photos with beautiful backgrounds including the ferris wheel, private alley ways, and cobblestone streets. Alain was very experienced and knowledgeable. He helped to educate us and provided great local color. As an amateur photographer I enjoyed speaking with him about equipment and technique. We had a great afternoon. Thank you.”

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11.Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour with a private Montreal photographer at Old Montreal, Mont-Royal, Vieux Port, Saint-Louis Square, or a custom route. Flytographer helps arrange the details, and you receive 20 to 65 high-resolution images in an online gallery within five days. Groups of up to six can book the session.

“Hanna was an absolute dream to work with! The shots she captured were perfection! She is as lovely as she is talented!”

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